Veterinary Pharmacy Technician- Temporary

Ethos Veterinary Health • Houston, TX

7d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Gulf Coast Veterinary Specialists (GCVS) is seeking a temporary Pharmacy Technician to join their on-site pharmacy team. This role is within a fast-paced, cutting-edge veterinary practice. The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for maintaining the pharmacy, handling client and outside pharmacy phone calls, and assisting doctors and CPCs with prescriptions. The position requires an organized, dependable individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks, possess strong client communication skills, a willingness to go the extra mile, and a "Can Do" attitude.

Requirements

• High School diploma is required
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client services
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures, including word processing, designing forms, maintaining files, dictation and transcription, communicating via email, and the use of computer programs to manage and maintain client and patient information.
• Extensive knowledge of drug usages, generic and brand names, possible side effects/reactions for the more common drugs, and controlled substances protocol.
• Using social perceptiveness to be aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Ability to modify approach as appropriate.
• Knowledge of clinic procedures in support of streamlining clients’ experiences with us.
• A loving disposition with animals is a must
• Reliable, able to work in a team environment as well as independently, adaptable to quickly changing situations, and a self-starter
• Adapts positively to the ever-changing healthcare environment by supporting technology and process changes.
• Must possess excellent listening and interpersonal skills and problem-solving methods.
• Fluent English skills (speaking & reading) are required for the role

Nice To Haves

• Associate/Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education / experience
• 1-2 years of veterinary experience preferred
• 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
• fluency in multiple languages a plus!

Responsibilities

• Educate Clients about medications
• Provide assistance to clients in refills of medications and food
• Retrieve incoming calls for refills/food
• Retrieve messages from pharmacy voicemail
• Return Client Calls in order of priority
• Investigate refill requests and ensure they have proper approval by the case doctor
• Relay any messages to Doctors
• Call Clients back with Doctor’s response
• Call Pharmacies with prescriptions if needed
• Fill prescriptions
• Take phone calls/read e-mails
• Stock food
• Help maintain pharmacy appearance
• Restock all drugs/white goods
• Communicate with pharmacy director about ideas
• Order medications/white goods when needed
• Help balance controlled drug books and manage Cubex.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k with employer match
• paid time off (including sick time)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED